SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Slender is to slim as enormous is to __________.

Possible Answers:

prohibited 

tiny 

forbidden 

miniscule 

large 

Correct answer:

large 

Explanation:

"Slender" is a synonym of "slim"; both words mean skinny. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "gigantic." "Enormous" means very large, so the correct answer is “large.” To help you, "forbidden" and "prohibited" both mean banned.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Timid is to shy as modest is to __________.

Possible Answers:

strong

morbid

brave

arrogant

humble

Correct answer:

humble

Explanation:

"Timid" is a synonym of "shy," so to solve this analogy, you need to pick out the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "modest." "Modest" means humble or not overly proud of one's accomplishments, so "humble" is the correct answer.

Example Question #23 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Ship is to boat as alibi is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Exhibit 

Contest 

Display 

Excuse 

Solicit 

Correct answer:

Excuse 

Explanation:

"Ship" and "boat" are synonyms, so to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which of these answer choices is most similar to "alibi." An "alibi" is an excuse to get you out of trouble. To help you, "solicit" means ask for, "display," when used as a verb, means show or exhibit, and "contest" means battle.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Destiny is to fate as prosper is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Move 

Fail 

Retreat

Fly

Succeed 

Correct answer:

Succeed 

Explanation:

"Destiny" means "fate," so the two words are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "prosper." Prosper means to do well or to succeed, so "succeed" is the correct answer.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Scarce is to meager as plentiful is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Common 

Sweet

Uncommon 

Impossible 

Possible 

Correct answer:

Common 

Explanation:

"Scarce" and "meager" both mean of an insufficient amount, so the two words are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "plentiful." "Plentiful" means common or available in large quantities, so "common" is the correct answer.

Example Question #181 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Torment is to annoy as augment is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Mingle

Frequent

Summon

Strengthen

Persist

Correct answer:

Strengthen

Explanation:

"Torment" means to pester to the point of misery, and "annoy" means to annoy, so the two words are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy you have to figure out the best synonym of "intensify." "Augment" means to make something stronger, so "strengthen" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "torment": "persist" means endure; "summon" means request or demand the appearance of; "mingle" means mix together or socialize with guests at a party or other gathering; and "frequent," when used as a verb, means to often patronize or attend.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Tolerant is to patient as keen is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Calm 

Eager 

Frustrated

Paired 

Single 

Correct answer:

Eager 

Explanation:

"Tolerant" and "patient" both mean not easily becoming annoyed or angry, so the two words are synonyms. To solve this analogy, you have to figure out which word means the same thing as "keen." "Keen" means eager to do something, so "eager" is the correct answer.

Example Question #183 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Modest is to humble as fatal is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Deceitful 

Deadly 

Proud 

Voluminous

Accepting 

Correct answer:

Deadly 

Explanation:

"Modest" and "humble" both describe someone who is unpretentious, or does not brag about him- or herself. So, to solve this analogy, you have to find the word that is closest in meaning to "generous." Something that is is "fatal" is deadly, so the answer is “deadly.” None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "fatal": "deceitful" means dishonest; "proud" means having a high opinion of oneself and one's achievements; "voluminous" means very large in volume; and someone who is "accepting" is not critical of other people’s flaws.

Example Question #27 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Vast is to big as vacant is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Open 

Closed

Empty 

Packed 

Full 

Correct answer:

Empty 

Explanation:

"Vast" means big, so to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which answer choice is closest in meaning to "vacant." "Vacant" means empty or not occupied, so "empty" is the correct answer. "Full" and "packed" are each opposites, or antonyms, of "vacant," and "open" and "closed" have nothing to do with the meaning of "vacant."

Example Question #185 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Analogies: Complete this analogy.

Bold is to brave as elegant is to __________.

Possible Answers:

heroic

handsome

ugly

careful

afraid

Correct answer:

handsome

Explanation:

"Bold" and "brave" are synonyms - they both mean courageous or fearless. So, you need to choose a word that means the same thing as "elegant." "Elegant" means stylishgraceful, or sophisticated, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "elegant" is "stylish," which means fashionable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "elegant": "ugly" means unattractive; "heroic" means having the attributes of a hero or brave; "afraid" means scared; and "careful" means cautious.

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